46+ min ago  (581+ words) I knew I wanted to get up as soon as I reasonably could because the weather was going to be cold and the trails would have frozen over, blocking the initial mud at least for a few hours. Not even…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (198+ words) A table of snacks greets walkers post-hike. Post-hike snacks varied; this day was juice, orange slices & fudge I typically followed snack time with a shower (shampoo/conditioner/towels provided), and then hand washed my clothes prior to hanging them in…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago  (817+ words) Sticky and I woke up at the same time. Despite the heavy winds last night, Sticky decided to stick around and support the tent. I thanked Sticky for his service. Our conversation was then interrupted by a Robin." He had…...

16+ hour ago  (279+ words) Testing one, two." " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "One, two" This year, I am again leaving my now 3 year old and his mommy (AKA the most amazing people on the planet) to hike the CDT with my lifelong best mate Sam, AKA Yahtzee." Sam and…...

16+ hour, 7+ min ago  (536+ words) My home town lies auspiciously six feet below sea level (thank you Army Corps of Engineers), thus presenting the challenge of training for a hike at significant altitude like Tahoe (significant for me, anyway). With a little creative thinking, I…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1126+ words) Greetings, my name is Jeff (he/him/his). I am a retired educator and wannabe member of the Hiker Trash Community. As a father of four adult children, and the husband to a spouse who is not yet ready to…...

19+ hour, 53+ min ago  (841+ words) I went to Utah to find out if it would hold. My tent in cold shadow, I open my eyes to a sun-lit cliff face. Deep sleep broken twice. Once to stars, once to seeping first light. I crawled out…...

16+ hour, 46+ min ago  (667+ words) Hi! My name is Devin Boggs and I'm hiking the PCT this year. I'm a nuclear rocket scientist having a quarter life crisis after turning 30 and losing my job due to DOGE. I love everything outdoors from scuba diving, climbing,…...

19+ hour, 8+ min ago  (627+ words) Spring has sprung and, with that, backpacking season is almost upon us in full spring. If you're seeking some great deals to help fully equip your gear setup this year, we've got you covered!" With REI currently running a sale…...

19+ hour, 37+ min ago  (173+ words) Popped out of bed early this morning to cook pancakes. Being able to cook for people makes me happy. After a filling breakfast, Red's family dropped me where I left off yesterday. Like most road crossings, today started with an…...